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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Hopeless at maths!
    05:06
    Hopeless at maths!
  3. Writing stories
    04:44
    Writing stories
  4. Lily Alone
    04:23
    Lily Alone
  5. Hetty Feather
    09:05
    Hetty Feather
  6. The story of Tracy
    04:13
    The story of Tracy
  7. Q&A with Jacqueline Wilson
    04:44
    Q&A with Jacqueline Wilson
  8. More Q&A with Jacqueline Wilson
    06:28
    More Q&A with Jacqueline Wilson
  9. Hooked on Reading
    03:03
    Hooked on Reading
  10. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  11. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  12. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  13. Where monsters come from
    03:38
    Where monsters come from
  14. Why comics matter
    06:03
    Why comics matter
  15. School days
    03:57
    School days
  16. Diving Poem
    02:24
    Diving Poem
  17. Drawing Fruit and Veg
    04:16
    Drawing Fruit and Veg
  18. Poet recommendations
    02:45
    Poet recommendations
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